December weather forecast
Harristown, IL

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Harristown, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In Harristown, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain in Harristown when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Harristown, Illinois. In Harristown, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Harristown, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.1 days and aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Harristown, Illinois, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Harristown, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Harristown is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Harristown in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Harristown, Illinois, are 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Harristown?

In December, the average relative humidity in Harristown, Illinois, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Harristown?

February and December are months with the least rain in Harristown when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Harristown in December?

In Harristown, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Harristown in December?

In Harristown, Illinois, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Harristown?

December has the shortest days of the year in Harristown, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Harristown have in December?

In Harristown, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Harristown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Harristown?

In Harristown, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Harristown?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Harristown.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Harristown?

In Harristown, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Harristown, IL

Average temperature in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Harristown, IL

Average pressure in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Harristown, IL

Average wind speed in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Harristown, IL

Average humidity in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Harristown, IL

Average rainfall in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Harristown, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Harristown, IL

Average snowfall in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Harristown, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Harristown, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Harristown, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Harristown, IL

Average UV index in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Harristown, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Harristown, IL

Average visibility in December - Harristown, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

[Resources]

Harristown, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location